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BREAKING: Jarvis out at Florida Atlantic

Florida Atlantic University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Jarvis will resign at the conclusion of the 2013-14 season to pursue other basketball opportunities. Jarvis, who is in his sixth season with the Owls, has coached collegiate basketball for 25 seasons. "This decision is based upon my desire to explore other opportunities and in recognition that

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Small college rumor…

I just heard that DIII Earlham College (IN) has released head coach Marcus Gill. An official statement is expected by the end of the week. Gill had been at Earlham for the past three years compiling an 11-64 record during that time (5-20 this season). Before becoming a head coach, Gill served stints as an

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Wilkes University Coach Steps Down

Jerry Rickrode, who elevated Wilkes University’s men’s basketball program to an elite national Division III program during 22 years as head coach, has announced he will step down to accept a position in the University’s Advancement Division. Effective March 24, Rickrode will become a major gifts officer for the University. In announcing the change, Paul

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HOT: Harford CC (MD) head coach resigns

Harford men’s basketball head coach Brian Selby announced his decision to resign after his fourth season at the helm of the Fighting Owls. "I would like to take this time to thank Brian for all that he has done during his time at Harford," Harford Athletics Director Ken Krsolovic said. "He started off as a

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HOT: Jamison out at Bethel (KS)

Bethel College head men’s basketball coach Alonzo Jamison will not return for the 2014-15 season. Kent Allshouse, Bethel athletic director, made the announcement. "To have someone with such historic ties to Kansas basketball coaching in our athletic department is a pretty rare event at our level," Allshouse said. "While I am grateful for the three

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Pop Up Defender for Skill Development

Pop Up Defender for Skill Development The Pop Up Defender is a new skills training tool! Great for use at camps, clinics, skill development sessions, individual workouts and much more.. The Pop Up Defender: – Stands 3.4 feet tall to imitate a defender – Lightweight & collapsible for extremely easy portability – Stable & durable

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Daily Dirt – 2/25/14

A few things that I have heard today… • It sounds like trouble is brewing at Tennessee-Martin. AD Julio Freire is going to hold a press conference next Monday to discuss the future leadership of the men’s basketball program. Probably not a great thing to hear if you are head coach Jason James. I have

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300th win for Klein at Chaffey College

Jeff Klein, head coach at Chaffey College since the 2001-02 season recorded his 300th win in Chaffey College’s 126-75 win over Barstow College in the regular season finale last Saturday. Chaffey finished the season 25-5 and is seeded #4 entering the playoffs after losing in the State Championship game last season. Klein’s record is 300-110

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HOT: Extension for Lebo at East Carolina

East Carolina University has announced a two-year extension of head men’s basketball coach Jeff Lebo’s contract that will now secure his position through the 2020-21 season. The new agreement, approved by the University’s Board of Trustees and announced by ECU Director of Athletics Jeff Compher Monday, extends Lebo’s existing contract to April 15, 2021. During

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Daily Dirt – 2/20/14

Last week we had some “dirt” from Maine (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/8be484d3/daily-dirt-2-12-14/…)…. Today we head south to New York for a few tid bits…. • Merchant Marine head coach Danny Nee was suspended indefinitely last month. Assistant coach David Muchnick has been coaching the team since January 18th. There is no word as to whether he will be

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Downey Gets 200th Win

West Alabama men’s basketball defeated West Georgia 67-45 in Gulf South Conference action Friday to give head coach Mark Downey his 200th career victory at Pruitt Hall. UWA improved to 13-8 overall and 10-5 in the GSC, ranked second, while Downey moved to 200-100 as a head coach. The Wolves fell to 15-9 and 7-8.

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Stillman’s Grant earns 250th win

Marking his 250th career win, Coach Michael Grant walked off the court a happy man. With a smile on his face, he walked off the court underneath the scoreboard that read Stillman 105, Miles College 82, at Birthright Alumni Hall on Monday night. "I think it’s a milestone that a lot of coaches try to

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